While I’m still waiting to share the finished kitchen, I wanted to talk about another unfinished space in the house: the mint-and-pink bathroom. A few readers asked to see it after I mentioned the pink tub, so here it is. Would I choose mint green and pink for a bathroom design on purpose? Probably not. … Read more
Our 2024 Christmas Shop Christmas House Tour (2023) The Story of Our English-Inspired Cottage Kitchen at Christmas A Charming Winter Tradition: Window Candles My Favorite Evergreen Christmas Garland The 400 Square Foot Tiny Cottage Tour at Christmas Our Coastal Christmas Mantel How to Make Christmas Garland Extra Full and Festive 4 Reasons We Love the … Read more
Hi there! I’m Courtney, Melissa’s daughter, and I’m excited to share a full tour of my Seattle studio apartment. About a year and a half ago I moved into my first place and it has been such a joy to make it my own. I’m grateful for the natural light, cozy layout, and small-space solutions … Read more
Happy Saturday! Here are a few featured posts from The Inspired Room this week that bring cozy ideas and practical projects for your home: 3 Take Away Tips: Make Home Your Coziest Place to Be DIY Bathroom Makeover in a Month: Before & After Reveal Fall Puttering Playlist I hope these posts inspire you this … Read more
Country Living: Keller + Keller Fall Nesting Tips: #18 Small Changes Elevate everyday chores into small, beautiful moments. We all do laundry, sort paperwork, shower, and tend to the usual household tasks. During the long fall and winter months, performing the same routines indoors can feel monotonous or even gloomy—unless we intentionally create spaces that … Read more
I’m delighted to announce that my newest digital Dreambook is now available: the fall edition in the seasonal Dreambook series, If I Lived in a Cozy Cottage by the Sea. My daughters and I love creating these Dreambooks. We spend hours imagining, styling, and assembling each seasonal edition, and this fall collection is one of … Read more
House Beautiful Fire Pit Inspiration Sometimes I think I enjoy gardening even more than decorating. I love puttering around our yard, planning new plantings and small improvements that make the outdoor space feel like home. We truly live inside the city of Seattle, but our neighborhood feels peaceful and a little removed from downtown. Quiet … Read more
Wallpaper Ideas I like wallpaper. It’s been a love/hate relationship for me—sometimes I’ve hated the layers I had to strip away, but I’ve always loved wallpaper when I chose it myself. In the right room, with the right pattern and a careful installer, wallpaper can be one of the most compelling design choices you can … Read more
Architectural Digest My mother always had the best ideas for making a house feel like a home. One memory that stands out is how often we had a game table in our living spaces. Just as meals bring people together around a dining table, a dedicated spot for puzzles, board games or card games encourages … Read more
Raise your hand if getting organized is one of your goals this year. If your home feels chaotic, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed. The good news is you don’t need hours to make meaningful progress—just ten minutes at a time can make a big difference. Ten-minute organizing sessions are perfect for busy schedules. … Read more